What Not To Do At A Showing

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When you're a buyer in Nevada County looking for your ideal home, there is a certain decorum that is expected. No, we aren't talking about how you talk to your agent or your mortgage company (although you should always be polite to them). We're talking about how you treat the homes that you view. While the [...]

January Home Honey Do List

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It's 2017! It's the time for new beginnings and bettering ourselves. Whether that means hitting the gym, eating better, or getting organized, this is the time of year where people resolve to better themselves. However, many people tend to forget one of the most important aspects of their lives-their homes. Many people forget to take the [...]

Why You Should Listen to Your Agent

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Let’s face it: Grass Valley real estate is trending towards a seller’s market. Inventory is low and most homes are off the market in days. In the Grass Valley area especially, buyers are looking for a 3 bed 2 bath home with land for less than $350,000. Homes that fit that criteria are gone in [...]

Five Things You Should Look for in an Agent

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Finding an agent can be difficult. In Grass Valley alone there are over 20 different real estate offices. While some of the offices are connected by the same managing broker, each office offers a very different experience. Everything from the location, office layout, and office environment are unique to each office. Once you’ve picked your [...]

3 Reasons Your Real Estate Search is Better in the Summer

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Spring and summer are hot when it comes to real estate, and it is often seen as a seller’s market. However, there are great reasons the summer season can aid buyers in their real estate search. Here are the top-three reasons to buy in the summer. It’s no secret that spring and summer are [...]

4 Things to Know About House Hunting in Nevada County Hot Market

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Get Pre-Approved I tell my buyers their first step should always be to get pre-approved. This is an important first step for a few reasons: You and your realtor will know what kind of budget you are working with. You will find out if you are stretching your budget or perhaps you can afford [...]

Why is getting pre-approved on your mortgage important?

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Home - Where your story begins… To learn more about how Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty can help you buy or sell a home, please call one please call one of our four offices in: Grass Valley Office at 530-273-7293 855 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA 95945 Nevada City at 530-265-3282 108 Union Street, [...]

The Reason First Time Homebuyers Should Shop Around

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Homebuyers, particularly inexperienced ones, often become enthusiastic about pursuing the first home they look at. I can personally attest to this as I am in the process of house hunting for the first time. It is common for first time buyers to contact an agent after seeing a property and say they are sure [...]

First-Time Homebuyers Dos and Don’ts

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For most people, buying a home is the most significant investment of their lives. And in spite of the doubt and confusion clouding both the financial markets and news headlines, there are many genuine real estate opportunities – especially for first-time buyers. On average, housing inventory is up, prices are stable and historical data [...]

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